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Kapey Family History

Kapey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kaper, Kaley, Kaney, Kapel, Kagey, Kasey, Kay, Carey, Kader, Paley

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Where is the Kapey family from?

You can see how Kapey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Kapey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Kapey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kapey. For the veterans among your Kapey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kapey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kapey in 1956 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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